Benefits of membership

 

 

Find out about how membership of the College can help you throughout your career as a GP.

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Revalidation support

We have been working with the leading bodies on ensuring Revalidation is a single, integrated process by which doctors will prove that they are fit to practise medicine.

 

        

 

 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Keeping up to date through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a professional responsibility for all doctors. Using the RCGP tools and learning materials will ensure you are up-to-date.

 

 

Standards, quality and assurances

We are extremely active in the field of improving your ability to provide the best patient care possible.

 

 

  

Peer support and networking

Professional isolation can affect many of us even when working in large practices. The College is a network of enthusiasts. It is not an ivory tower. It is the tens of thousands of GPs in the thousands of consulting rooms around the world.

 

 

 

Shaping policy and influencing

The College works hard for its members, lobbying those in positions of power and leadership.

 

 

  

Team development

The College is commited to developing the whole practice team to benefit the patient it serves.

 

 

Information and knowledge

RCGP members can access the latest in general practice and primary care publishing. We publish regular journal digests, peer-reviewed manuscripts, books specialising in GP professional development and BJGP - one of the most recognised journals in the field.

 

  • RCGP News
  • RCGP Update email bulletin
  • Bookshop (10% discount for RCGP members)
  • InnovAiT external link icon
  • Faculty newsletters
  • Clinical updates
  • Chairman's Blog 
  

Professional development

Many members, as part of their annual appraisal, challenge themselves to progress and develop through College initiatives.